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Shangri La Botanical Gardens And Nature Center

In the formal gardens, more than 300 plant species paint beautiful landscapes among a series of theme-based garden rooms. The Nature Center includes Adams Bayou boat excursions to educational outposts, a 15-acre beaver pond, state-of-the-art bird blind, bat house and more up-close encounters with nature. This is the first project in Texas and 50th in the world to earn the U.S. Green Building Council's Platinum certification for LEED®-NC. Open March–Oct. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Fri., 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat. and noon–5 p.m. Sun.; Nov.–Feb. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and noon–5 p.m. Sun. 409/670-9113. 2111 W. Park Ave. www.shangrilagardens.org.

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2111 W. Park Ave.
Orange, Texas
Phone: 409/670-9113

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Open March–Oct. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Fri., 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat. and noon–5 p.m. Sun.; Nov.–Feb. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and noon–5 p.m. Sun.

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East Sixth Street (Old Pecan Street)

Restaurants, clubs and shops occupy the Victorian and native-stone buildings in the famous entertainment district that draws large crowds for nightlife. National Register District. Seven markers are within the seven blocks between I-35 and Congress Avenue.

City: Austin
Region: Hill Country

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Popular Attractions

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains

Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country

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